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| Botanical Name |
Raphanus sativus |
| Seeds Per Pack |
200 |
| Life Cycle |
Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate |
5 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate |
10 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds |
1/2 in. |
| When to Sow |
Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past, Outdoors in early spring, a month before the last spring frost |
| Growing Height |
Under 6 in. (15 cm) |
| Plant Spacing |
3-6 in. (7-15 cm) |
| Hardiness |
N/A |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Danger |
N/A |
| Bloom Color |
White/Near White |
| Bloom Time |
Mid-Spring |
| Other Details |
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings |
| Soil pH Requirements |
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest |
20-30 |
| Propagation Methods |
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked, From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse |
| Seed Collecting |
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
This very early market garden radish was introduced in 1870. These oblong roots grow 1¾" long and ¾" wide, and have scarlet skin that shades to white at the base. The white flesh is firm, crisp and slightly milder than other varieties. Serve raw in salads to add a bit of zest and color.